After the whopping $6.2 billion acquisition by Inmarsat, Viasat is readying for a major reorganization, with a planned 10% workforce reduction. The move, affecting approximately 800 roles, aims for a substantial year-on-year cost-saving starting from 2025. Despite the promising financial outlook, the firm accepts the substantial costs linked with these transitions, yet considers them a vital investment for the future.
Networking the future with simple text or voice commands? That’s what Nokia’s Bell Labs envisions with their new AI-centric technology – Natural-Language Networking. This breakthrough could revolutionize how network resources are managed by learning user needs over time, resulting in a self-regulating and adaptive system. As a pivotal part of the ambitious UNEXT programme, this technology simplifies network management, aiming for a seamless yet independent functioning of all network elements. An interactive OS that learns and anticipates need – the future of telecoms is unfolding right now.
European telecoms investment firm, Zegona Communications, is reportedly in advanced talks with Vodafone to acquire a hefty stake in Vodafone Spain. Negotiations heat up amid rising competition in Spain’s telecoms market and looming industry-wide reshuffles. However, questions remain about the potential investment’s structure and implications for Vodafone’s balance sheet.
Against a robust backdrop of escalating system complexity, cloud-native DevOps emerges as a promising tool to simplify system development. Leveraged by Internet giants and SMEs alike, it’s heralded for boosting innovation efficiency and expediting industry monetization. Yet, its implementation is not without hurdles, as highlighted by China Mobile Jiangsu’s experiences. Their collaboration with Huawei, however, turned the tide, unraveling the potential of agile delivery and intelligent O&M to drive business growth.
The UK’s newly-sealed Online Safety Act transforms Ofcom into a powerful Internet watchdog. However, its journey has sparked both acclaim and apprehensions concerning children’s online protection and potential privacy infringements, respectively. Crucially, the legislation’s implementation might take a couple of years.
The recent partnership between Plume, the cloud wifi platform provider, and one of India’s telecom titans, Reliance Jio, aims to deliver smart home services to almost 200 million properties. Subscribers will gain access to AI powered services offering a range of benefits, from adaptive wifi and performance optimization to enhanced cyber protections. Yet, with great expansion comes potential challenges, such as customer service and quality control.
Serving as key hubs in business communication, call and contact centers consistently enhance customer experiences in our digital era. In line with the sector’s advancements, DIDWW, a global provider of premium quality VoIP communications, two-way SIP trunking and SMS services, has announced its participation in the Call & Contact Centre Expo in London. Recognized as Europe’s premier summit for the telecoms sector, the Expo is set to bring together over 3,500 industry professionals, offering valuable insights and networking opportunities.
VEON, the global digital operator, is demonstrating its unwavering commitment to Ukraine with a high-level delegation visit to Kyiv and Lviv. Comprising members of the VEON Board and Management, the delegation seeks to bolster the company’s presence and engage with various stakeholders in Ukraine.
SK Telecom’s collaboration with AI pioneer Mars Auto, brings forth a compelling vision for autonomous trucking, leveraging SKT’s 5G prowess and Mars Auto’s AI system. With Mars Auto’s AI armed with extensive roadway data from SKT, there’s a promise of safer, more efficient self-driving services. SKT’s continued strides in telecom, signified by the company’s alliance with Deutsche Telekom and massive investment in AI firm Anthropic, show signs of transformative potential for the telecom sector.
UK’s major mobile infrastructure entities have formed the Mobile Infrastructure Forum, aiming to boost wireless connectivity across the UK and improve network rollout efficiency. Meanwhile, industry insiders are lobbying for a smoother operation process, amidst challenges like mast site location and negotiation with landlords.
